Today’s national news includes Australia’s central bank warning of inflation risks, Australia’s Inflation picks up to 6.8 per cent in April, South Korea and Australia stepping up defence collaboration, and McDonald’s Australia bringing back McFeast burger for a limited time.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 30
Today’s national news includes Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan has warned against creating a racially charged debate over the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, The Endeavour group eyeing Rye Hotel, and the Aussie tech workforce is seen to grow significantly. Also in the news is Primero Group securing a contract, worth $54 million for the Western Range iron ore project in Australia, and Qantas reveals new boarding processes and baggage tracking for passengers.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 26
Today’s national news includes Western Australia poised to impose the most rigid gun laws in the country, Western Australia to compensate Aboriginal groups for historic mining damage, Australia blames China for US infrastructure cyber attack, and the Electric car campaign moving into high gear.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 24
Today’s national news includes Australia welcoming a defence treaty between Papua New Guinea and the U.S. aimed at bolstering regional security, farmers to be granted $11 million to bolster agricultural credentials, and Australia wanting a more strengthened economic tie with the US. Also in the news is Aussie banks being warned of increased bad debts, and Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 23
Today’s national news includes Australia’s new credit law puts a squeeze on BNPL services, Australia’s GDP growth beating any G7 country, UBS saying that the inflation problem is not yet over, Nissui Corp. investing in Australian-based Immersion Group, and world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to fight in Australia.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 22
Today’s national news includes China lifting the ban on Australian timber imports, the Philippine government wanting enhanced ties with Australia, and the Northern Territory registering the lowest quarterly wage growth in all jurisdictions. Also in the News are ABC host Stan Grant quitting the Q&A show, and researchers saying that the El Niño and La Niña weather events are now extreme due to climate change.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 18
Today’s national news includes Australia telling ASEAN to negotiate a COC on the South China Sea that would also benefit outside parties, opposition saying that the Albanese government is ‘demonising’ the gas industry, Chevron and Exxon seeking state backing for carbon capture and hydrogen projects in Australia, and Australia committing $160 million to build more Bushmasters.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 16
Today’s national news includes the Federal government to pay $132.7m after settling a lawsuit over PFAS contamination, Anthony Albanese’s approval ratings increasing “quite significantly” following Labor’s second budget, and Australian gold miner Newcrest Mining Ltd to backing Newmont Corp’s $26.2 billion takeover offer. Also in the news are InvoCare getting a $1.3 billion bid from TPG, and a National Anti-Scam Centre being established to counter online fraud.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 15
Today’s national news includes Treasure Chalmers saying tax cuts will not fuel inflation, Education costs rising faster than most household bills, Australia being the most hacked nation in the world, Australian road deaths jumping by almost 6 per cent last year, and Platypus being brought back to Australian national park after 50 years.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 11
Today’s national news includes the Labor government saying that the cost-of-living relief will not push inflation up, Virgin Australia advances initial public offering, First Nations female leaders across Australia demanding reform to Western Australia’s approach to youth justice, and Australia’s health regulator to issue warnings about dubious physicians.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 9
Today’s national news includes Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong raising deep concern for a captive reporter in China, Unilever’s investing $9.5 million to manufacture laundry capsules, Airline passengers may soon be receiving compensation for delayed or cancelled flights, and Australia-dedicated Nikes to be out soon.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 8
Today’s national news includes the Labor government pledging $14.6 billion in the budget to ease the cost of living, thousands rallying against a potential submarine base in eastern Australia, government to change its Petroleum Resource Rent Tax to increase the tax paid by the offshore LNG industry, and Miss Universe Australia finalist Sienna Weir dying after taking a fall from her horse.

